Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates subtle Windows bias in several areas. Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, setx) are mentioned before or alongside Linux equivalents, and authentication instructions include PowerShell as a primary option. The environment variable setup instructions list Windows first, and PowerShell is called out as a console option before Bash. There is also a general tendency to mention Windows tools and patterns before Linux alternatives, though Linux instructions are present.
Recommendations
  • Present Linux and Windows instructions in parallel, or alternate which comes first to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • When listing console options, use 'Bash or PowerShell' or 'your preferred shell' rather than defaulting to PowerShell first.
  • In environment variable setup, list Linux and Windows instructions side-by-side, or start with the more platform-neutral Bash example.
  • Ensure authentication instructions give equal prominence to Azure CLI (cross-platform) and PowerShell, and clarify that Azure CLI works on both Windows and Linux.
  • Add explicit notes that all steps work on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and provide troubleshooting tips for common Linux issues if applicable.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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